Maternity Unit Manager - Proserpine Hospital
Mackay Hospital and Health Service is dedicated to delivering quality health care across the Mackay, Isaac, and Whitsunday regions.
Join our growing Health Service and be part of a culture built on collaboration, trust, respect, and teamwork.
Whether you’re working in regional, rural, or remote settings, we offer unique opportunities and experiences you won’t find in a metropolitan hospital.
About this role
Role details
The Proserpine Hospital is seeking applications for a Maternity Unit Manager to join their team on a temporary basis.
For information on how to apply and the mandatory requirements for this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Your opportunity
To provide midwifery leadership in proactively managing and coordinating clinical practice and the provision of human, financial and material resources in accordance with organisational goals, ensuring a cost-effective midwifery service focused on providing exceptional, evidence-based women centred care within the maternity service.
About the Team
The Whitsunday Region is one the fastest-growing areas in the MHHS. The region is serviced by two hospitals (Bowen and Proserpine), two Community Health Centres (Bowen and Cannonvale), and one Multipurpose Health Service (MPHS) at Collinsville. The Whitsunday Region makes up the northern end of the MHHS. The Whitsunday Region has an estimated resident population (ESP) of 35,050 (Whitsunday Region Community Profile, Whitsunday Regional Council, March 2020). The Whitsunday Regional Council predicts the annual growth rate to be 2.3 percent over the next 20 years. There has also been a significant increase in obesity in recent years with its associated effect on health and lifestyle.
About our Hospital and Health Service
Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.
Some of our great benefits on offer
- Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
- Flexible working arrangements
- A diverse work culture
- Career development
- Professional development opportunities
- Education opportunities, Study and Research
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online and supply the requested documentation by attaching to their online application. Applications remain current for 12 months (permanent roles) or for the duration of the vacancy (temporary roles).
Job details
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Position status Contract |
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Position type Full-time |
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Occupational group Health - Midwifery |
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Classification Nurse Grade 7 |
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Workplace Location Mackay region |
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Job ad reference QLD/671694 |
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Closing date 04-Jan-2026 |
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Yearly salary |
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Fortnightly salary |
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Salary other |
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Job duration
Refer to Role Description |
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Contact person
Nicola Young |
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Contact details
07 4813 9426
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Attachments
QH Information for Applicants (PDF, 939KB)
Information Package for Applicants Role Description (PDF, 2.66MB) Role Description |
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